Railroad Accidents
Every two hours, a person or a vehicle in the United States is hit by a train, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Because of their heavy weight, trains are unable to stop quickly. Weighing on average 4,000 times more than the average car, a train can take one mile to come to a stop whereas a car requires only 200 feet. Not surprisingly, catastrophic injury and death result from train accidents. We help injured Texans and their families hold responsible the persons or companies whose negligence or intentional act caused a train accident. With a combined 50 years of practice, the Dallas Railroad Accident Lawyers at Eberstein & Witherite, LLP, offer clients the legal advice and representation required to pursue these often-complex personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits.
The laws that govern railroad operation and accidents is complicated and there is a limit on the time to file a lawsuit. A railroad accident victim should contact an experienced Texas railroad accident lawyer as soon as possible. Our clients appreciate the immediate, compassionate attention to their concerns that our knowledgeable attorneys and dedicated bilingual support staff offer. Once our firm accepts the duty to represent the victim of a railroad accident, we carefully examine many factors that determine if the railroad company or its employee was at fault and could have prevented the accident by exercising proper care. The extent that the railroad’s actions contributed to the injuries or death must also be determined. Whether the accident results from the negligent operation of a train, unsafe railroad equipment, dangerous railroad crossings, defective lights, guards, derailment, excessive speed, failure to sound horn, drugs, alcohol, drunk driver, driver fatigue, error, improper track-crossing design and maintenance, or inadequate signage, our team can help. Eberstein & Witherite, LLP, also helps injured Texas railroad employees and their families seek compensation under the Federal Employee Relief Act (FELA).
Our firm’s senior partner Amy Witherite previously worked as defense counsel for insurance companies. She brings to each railroad accident case her unique insight into the tactics insurance carriers use to avoid liability. Certified as a Personal Injury Trial Lawyer by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Amy leads our railroad accident staff. Working closely with forensic experts, our team has earned its reputation for painstaking investigation and preparation of claims.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a railroad accident in Texas, it is important to protect your legal rights to compensation. Contact Eberstein & Witherite, LLP, immediately for a free consultation with a Texas railroad accident attorney. With the aid of our bilingual staff, you will receive straight answers about your case and legal rights in plain English or Spanish, if needed. Hablamos su idioma también. It costs you nothing to contact our firm and you will not pay any legal fees or out-of-pocket medical expenses unless and until we recover compensation for your injuries.